Osaka, Japan | Autumn Foliage Viewing at Gozaishodake / Ice Tree Ropeway & Nahana no Sato Illumination Bus Day Trip | Departure from Osaka City
- Starting from Osaka, enjoy a day trip to popular attractions near the Imperial Palace. In autumn, you can admire the autumn leaves, and in winter, the snow scenery is even more spectacular.
- Enjoy the "ice trees" by taking the Gozaishodake Ropeway.
- Admire the largest and most dazzling light show in Japan, "Nahana no Sato"!
Sightseeing Tours
| Tour Type | Shared tour |
| Transportation method | Transfer from meeting point |
| Minimum participant requirement | 15 travelers |
| Tour types | Guided tour |
| Meal arrangement | Arrange yourself |
| Seasonal | Autumn Maple |
| Sightseeing type | Natural sights |
| Transport | Bus tour |
Product Info
－ Trip Introduction －
- Nabana no Sato
Nabana no Sato is part of the Nagashima Resort, which also includes a large outlet mall, amusement park, and hotels, catering to all your entertainment and leisure needs. Famous for its approximately 13,000-tsubo plaza, it is known as the largest flower garden in Japan. Here, you can enjoy a sea of flowers in every season, with different themes for each. While Nabana no Sato is a famous flower-viewing spot all year round, its winter flower exhibition is the most spectacular. The highlight is, of course, the annual 'Winter Illumination.' This light festival has been held since 2004. Recent festivals have featured various themes, such as 'Mt. Fuji and the Sea' and 'Aurora,' creating breathtaking scenes. Since the illumination runs from autumn and winter through the following spring, many people visit specifically to enjoy the night maple and cherry blossoms, both of which are incredibly romantic and mesmerizing! - Gozaisho Ropeway
In autumn, the foliage at Gozaisho starts turning red from the summit. Mid-October to late November is the best time to view the autumn leaves, with different charms from the summit to the base. Riding the Gozaisho Ropeway allows you to experience the seasonal changes from the base to the summit, offering views of the fiery red forest and the famous strange rock formations of Mt. Gozaisho. It is a hidden gem for autumn foliage viewing recommended even by the Japanese! Winter is famous for its rime ice and ice waterfalls. The rime ice is located in the Gozaisho mountain range at an altitude of over 1,000 meters and can generally be seen from late December to mid-March. However, rime ice cannot form without the following weather conditions: 1) Sufficient humidity, 2) Sufficient wind, and 3) Temperatures at or below 0 degrees Celsius. Tiny water droplets are blown onto trees by the wind and freeze, and as this repeats, the ice particles grow larger to form rime ice. You must not miss this masterpiece created by the power of nature.
※ The Gozaisho Ropeway will be closed for regular maintenance from December 9 to 23. During this period, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit MITSUI OUTLET PARK Jazz Dream Nagashima. We apologize for any inconvenience.
* The Gozaisho Ropeway will be undergoing routine maintenance from December 9th to 23rd, during which time it will be closed. The itinerary will be changed to a visit to Mitsui Outlet Mall Jazz Dream Long Island during this period. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Purchase Notice
- Each adult can bring 1 child under the age of 3 for free, but no seat or meal will be provided
- Times shown in itineraries are estimates and actual arrival and departure times may vary depending on traffic conditions
【Travel conditions】
- Place of departure and destination: Osaka/Mie
- Tour Duration: Same-day return
- Transportation: Chartered bus
- Bus company: アクロス大阪バス/アルピコ交通/えびす交通/エムケイ観光バス/大川バス/大阪観光バス/大阪コンビナートバス/大阪第一交通/大阪バス/大阪バス近畿/大阪緑風観光/関西空港交通/関西中央交通/岸和田観光バス/近鉄バス/国際興業大阪/熊野御坊南海バス/堺第一観光/さやま交通/滋賀観光バス/商都交通/神姫観光バス/中央交通バス/中日臨海バス/帝産観光バス/東豊観光/奈良観光バス/奈良交通/西日本ジェイアールバス/日本交通/日本水陸観光/阪急観光バス/北港観光バス/明光バス/ヤサカ観光バス/ユタカ交通/両備バス
- Meals included: None
- Accommodation: None
- Minimum requirement: 15: travelers
- Tour manager: 1
- Tour guide: 0
【Tour operator】
- Company Name: 株式会社PC-TAKU
- Address: 東京都千代田区外神田5-2-3アソルティ末広町6階
- License No,: 東京都知事 登録旅行業 第2-7301号
- Association: 全国旅行業協会会員
Reminders
A minimum of 15 traveler(s) are required for the tour to depart. If the number of participants does not reach the minimum requirement, the tour will be canceled. An email regarding tour cancellation will be sent 4 day(s) before the departure date
In the event of inclement weather such as typhoons or snowstorms, a decision on whether to cancel the tour will be made 1 day(s) before departure (local time 18:00). Notifications will then be sent via email
Please arrive at the designated location 15 minute(s) before the scheduled departure time, as the tour will depart on time
The maple leaf season is from mid-October to late November, and the viewing season for hoarfrost and ice waterfalls is from late December to early March
In the case of a small number of participants, a small passenger car may be arranged for the group
Please understand that the itinerary may be changed or shortened due to traffic conditions or other unavoidable reasons
Depending on the weather conditions, there is a possibility of not being able to view the "frost ice", "ice waterfall" and "maple leaves", in which case no refunds will be given
In addition to regular maintenance, the Gozaisho Ropeway may be temporarily closed due to weather conditions. In such cases, the itinerary will be adjusted to visit Mitsui Outlet Mall Jazz Dream Nagashima, and a refund of 1,000 yen per adult and 500 yen per child will be provided after the trip. Thank you for your understanding.
The temperature of Mt. Gozaisho is cold and may be below 0 degrees, so please wear enough warm clothes to participate in the tour
The start time of the light show will affect the arrival time of the return journey. When the bus returns, if you need to use a taxi or other public transportation to go home after the expected time, you will not be able to receive compensation for the extra transportation fee
The tour guide speaks in Japanese and will use translation software/apps for communication in other languages
The Gozaisho Ropeway will be closed for maintenance from December 9 to 23, and will be replaced by Mitsui Outlet Park Jazz Dream Nagashima.
